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Radiography

Associate of Applied Science

Be part of a health care career that combines art and science

Radiology is vital to the diagnosis and treatment of most every patient

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Is it an art? Is it a science?

Actually, the ever-evolving field of radiography is both, using the latest technology to produce diagnostic images of the human body using radiation.

Producing the perfect picture of the tissue, organs, bones and vessels of the body is an art that leads to best medical diagnosis and treatment for a patient. TCC’s Associate of Applied Science in Radiography prepares you to work with patients of all ages and conditions, under the supervision of a radiologist in settings that range from hospitals to imaging centers to clinics and doctors’ offices, where you will be an integral member of a skilled health care team.

Our program – featuring specialized courses in radiography with concentrated study in the basic sciences, mathematics and general education – prepares you to be a radiologic technologist, where you’ll work side by side with imaging professionals in the clinical setting learning something new about the exciting field of imaging sciences every day.

Your acceptance as a Tidewater Community College student does not guarantee admission to most TCC health profession programs. We want you to be aware of these additional requirements and important information for this program.

* Tidewater Community College does not assume any responsibility for obtaining or evaluating the results of a criminal background check, drug screen or other check, maintaining the records of results or for delivering them to clinical sites. It is the decision of the clinical affiliate (health care or medical facility) whether a student will be allowed to participate in clinical activities should there be positive criminal or sex offender results.

Recommended for application

1. Completion of the following general education courses before beginning the radiography portion of the program. These courses can be taken on most TCC campuses.

2. Submit documentation of prior health care experience to Ellyn Hodgis, program director, by the second Friday in January following the December 18 application deadline. Please include your role, hours of service and any radiology-related experience or certifications received.

Most radiologic technologists enjoy successful careers with an associate degree. Bachelor’s degrees are preferred if you wish to leave the patient care arena to pursue careers in education, management and sales.

TCC's radiography program has transfer agreements with Old Dominion University's bachelor's program in health sciences. TCC also has transfer agreements with the University of Virginia for a bachelor's of professional studies in health sciences management and St. Joseph’s College of Maine and St. Joseph’s College Online for a bachelor’s in radiologic science administration.

The mission of the Radiography Program at Tidewater Community College is to prepare competent and professional technologists who will pass the ARRT Certification examination and gain employment as an entry-level radiographer. The program intends to help adults of all ages and backgrounds achieve their individual goals and contribute as citizens and workers to the vitality of an increasingly global community.

This mission is accomplished through:

Fair and objective admission standards.

Accessible and affordable education without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, handicap, national origin or other non-merit factors.

Commitment to high quality instruction, and a variety of instructional approaches and delivery methods to support student’s diverse learning styles.

Cultural diversity as a critically important strength for students to meet the changing needs of a pluralistic, democratic society.

Guidance and mentoring for students to achieve their educational goals and succeed in passing the ARRT Certification exam.

Provision of a comprehensive curriculum consisting of broad opportunities for students to develop skills in conceptual and theoretical understanding, analytical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve.

Veterans, transitioning military, spouses and dependents: TCC’s Center for Military and Veterans Education provides academic guidance and help in maximizing your GI Bill® and other educational benefits.

* Salary estimate is provided for comparison purposes only and doesn’t constitute a promise of employment or earnings. Salaries were calculated based on related job codes and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.